Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Departure Point: Addis Ababa
Tour Type: Tribal Culture, Photographyt

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Embark on an unforgettable 10-day photographic journey into Ethiopia’s most remote and visually captivating regions—the Omo Valley and the lands of the nomadic Suri (Surma) people. This expedition is designed for cultural explorers, adventurers, and passionate photographers eager to capture authentic tribal traditions, dramatic landscapes, and rare cultural expressions.

Tour Price:

From $2,500 USD per person (Based on double occupancy)

Itinerary Overview

Day 01 I PIKED YOU UP FROM BOLE AIRPORT – CONTINUED ‘ CITY TOUR FULL DAY IN ADDIS .

Pick you up from the bole international airport, transfer to the hotel freshen up and Continued city tour in the capital of Ethiopia Addis Abeba.

Morning:
National Museum of Ethiopia: Explore Ethiopia’s rich history and culture, including the famous fossil of “Lucy”.
St. George’s Cathedral or Holy Trinity Cathedral: Visit one of these significant churches, which are important landmarks in Ethiopian Orthodox history.
Ethnological Museum: Delve deeper into Ethiopian ethnic diversity and cultural heritage.
Afternoon:

Merkato Market: Experience the vibrant atmosphere and bustling activity of Africa’s largest open-air market.

Entoto Mountain: Enjoy panoramic views of Addis Ababa and the surrounding landscape.
Optional: Unity Park: Explore this park, which houses various historical and cultural attractions.
Evening (Optional):

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: Participate in a traditional coffee ceremony, a significant part of Ethiopian culture.

Cultural Experiences: Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner with live folkloric dances.

Flexibility: Be prepared for a flexible schedule, as some sites may have varying opening hours.

Overnight in Addis Abeba at Lobeila hotel

Day 02 ADDIS ABEBA JINKA-MURSI-TURMI

This day our expedition starts From Jinka stay couples hour in Jinka to Visit Ari Tribes village earlyand after spending mach time with Ari tribes in morning and we can started our excursion to the unique tribe of Mursi (approx 42km from Jinka). ( The women are famous for putting clay made circular lips and ear plates which symbolize beauty in honor) crossing through Mago National Park in order to reach their village. After Spending much time as you needed to drive back to Jinka have lunch then Continue driving to Turmi(120 km).

Overnight in a lodge or hotel.

Day 03 TURMI-KORCHO-DUS-TURMI
Early in the morning, make an excursion trip to the Karo Tribe’s village of Korcho located in nearby the shore of the Omo River where you will make a lot of interaction with these unique tribes of Karo (The least numbered tribes in terms of population size). After staying for as long as drive back to Turmi, have lunch, and then in the afternoon Visit the deep communal village of Hammer tribes.

Overnight in a hotel or Lodge.

Day 04 TURMI-KANGATEN-KIBISH

After early breakfast we depart to Kibish to the heart of Suri land(Surma), crossing the Omo river from Kangaten sides on a newly built bridge, the west side of the river relatively been isolated and preserved from tourist radar en route we encounter different wild animal as we crossing omo national park. Today mostly it driving aiming to get Suri for the evening photo section.

Overnight through camping with Suri tribes.

Day 05 FULL DAY SURI(SURMA) PHOTOGRAPHY

After an early breakfast prepared by our professional cook start our expedition. The Suri still remain less-visited tribes due to their remoteness and inaccessibility and are also the most photo desired of all, For for their incredibly ornate decoration of themselves, which they achieve through painting, scarification, and adornment with flowers and other natural objects.

Overnight through camping in the village.

Day 06 KIBISH-KANGATEN

After an early breakfast in the village prepared by our excellent cook, depart to Nyangatom and spend this afternoon and the morning visiting and photo the bump tribes. The BUME: camping in Kakuta will give us a chance to get familiar with the life and culture of one of the most worriers tribes in Omo Valley Nyangatom women use (Hang) enormous loose colorful bead necklaces around their necks, they shave around their scalp and leave a central friezed tuft of hair on to which a generous amount of red ochre is applied. And Nagatom man undertakes voluntary scarification on his upper body killing traditional enemies, man’s hairstyle is clay hair buns with ostrich feathers that could be fixed. Both men and women elders are also famous for their labial piercings in which they plug decorative wooden, metallic, or ivory structures.

Overnight through camping with tribes.

Day 07 KANGATEN-TURMI

In the morning after breakfast in the village prepared by our excellent cook, start the expedition after spending much time in the afternoon Continue the drive to Turmi central town of the Hamar Tribe, transfer to Emer-Land Lodge relax get ready for the next morning’s tribal photo expedition.

Overnight in a hotel or lodge

Day 08 TURMI-DASENECH-TURMI

Early In the morning, we drive further down to Omorate which is a border town with Northwest Kenya as to visit the Dasenech tribe deep in their remote villages leaving the commonly visited ones by going down as far as the Northern tip of Lake Turkana After much time photo expeditions Later on we drive back to Turmi.

Overnight in at a hotel or Lodge.

Day 09 TURMI-ARBORE
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Early In the morning after breakfast drive to Arbore, for the morning photo section. Arbore tribes settled in the harshest arid land on a scorching sun Arbore Girls and women are adorned with beads and bracelets. They dress in skirts made from skin uniquely designed and decorated with beads and pieces of metal.

Overnight through Camping in Turmi

Day 10 : ARBORE-JINKA- ADDIS (FLY JINKA(BCO)-ADDIS

In the morning after breakfast drive back to Jinka airport en route visit, if your last date is on Thursday, the weekly tribal market of Keyafer(on Thursday) Market is a bustling place where various dwindling tribes of the Omo Region come together to socialize, share what is happening around and sell and buy goods. Ari, Tsemai, Hamar, and Benna people can be seen mixing in the colorful marketplace and proceeding to Jinka and transferring to the airport.

End of the Tour !!

Price Excludes:

✖ Domestic & International flights & visa fees
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips for guides & drivers
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
✖ Alcoholic beverages & some meals (as specified)